Oceanic Decorative Objects

An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, characteristic work of the creations of the Kwoma people , Washkuk Mountains, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 1950. This votive board comes from the former collection of a French diplomat...

A very rare and collectable group or family of slip pottery figurines from West Australian Darbyshire. The set of 3 consists of a squatting elder Gentleman, a mother breast-feeding h...

A very large and impressive 20th century Papua New guinea / Tami Island carved feast bowl. Carved in an almond shape with pointed ends, embellished with an anamorphic bat figure with...

This elegant Boulder Opal from Australia exudes sophistication with its delicate webbing of vibrant opal hues interlaced across a rich brown irons...

Wonderful hand crafted decorative wooden bowl, made from solid Coolibah Burr Wood. Polished surface to the inside of the bowl and natural burr wood to the outside. "Coolibah Burl...

Beautiful Australian Zebra Rock from the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Known for its distinctive natural banding and earthy tones, Zebra Rock is a unique Australian sto...

Yiman (Alamblak) People, Southern Hills, Middle Sepik River 42 x 10 x 2 in. / 107 x 25 x 5 cm The Yipwon are the patron spirits of hunting and warfare.

Short Vessel Small by Saturday Yard Work Dimensions: W 13 x D 13 x H 11 cm Materials: Aluminium. Finish: Blackened texture. SATURDAY YARD WORK by Nathan Martin is a Kaurna/Adelaide...

Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved and painted by Myra Ann Tipiloura out of Iron wood. It w...

Very nicely hand turned bespoke wooden bowl, made from Jarrah Wood originating from Australia. Turned by hand, the bowl has a wonderful thick rim to it, giving a very nice chunky ap...

'Vetrograph Zaden' is a unique artwork by the Australian artist, Anne Clifton. In the artist's own words: "Vetrograph play at the intersection of an intuitive drawing process and ...

Beautiful live edge huon pine bookends made in the 1940s in Tasmania. Bookends have a rich natural patina. In great condition. Measurements reflect the bookends as a combined unit.

A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...

Modernist Arncient Kauri Wood Sculptural Inlay Bowl NZ Stamped D C BEDDEK NZ Kauri Wood fabulous beaded inner rim David and Chris Beddek New Zealand Craft Woodturners 6.75 diam x 1.5...

Hinge Aluminum Candelabra by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 22 x H 19 cm Materials: Brushed aluminum. Available in sterling silver plated or aluminum. Intended as the playful expressio...

A Bronze Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’, 20th Century Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in 1862. Th...

Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...

Early handcrafted glass 'Cut Ice' fish vase by Michael Harris for Mdina glass on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael Harris 1933-1994. Michael Har...

A Vintage Carved Stone Composite Figure, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 30cm. Width: 21cm. Depth: 14cm.

'Murrine Quadrants in Teal, Celadon & Pale Turquoise II' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art a...

Unusual turned miro wood vase or drinking vessel from Pitcairn Island made by Parkins Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian - leader of the Mutiny o...

A Large Glass Punch Bowl Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 33.5cm. Diameter: 40cm.

Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...

A Ritual of Inner Clarity, White Onyx Brass Oil Burner by Christopher Boots Dimensions: Ø 10 x 9.6 cm Materials: Onyx, Brass. Available in different sizes and finishes. Customizatio...

Hand-carved wood ancestor figure with surface pictorial carving showing kangaroo hunting and decorated with black and red paint and white and yellow ocher pigment. The figure slightly leans forward as made. The piece was carved by aboriginal artist...

Napa dance wand, Nendo people, Temotu Province, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands An unusually large napa dance wand in the form of a highly stylized canoe, tapering to a point at...

An expressive carved wooden sculpture of a female figure by Australian-Dutch artist Tom de Munk-Kerkmeer, created in 1990. The work combines a stylized female torso with an elongated...

A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.

This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribes. Made from sculpted resin and adorned with natural feathers, shells, seeds, resin, and beeswax, it authentically reproduces the ceremonial skulls once displayed as symbols of strength and honor. Each piece is hand-assembled using traditional techniques, with intricate details that evoke both mysticism and cultural depth. The crown of natural feathers, the central shell in the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets filled with organic materials reflect historic embalming rituals. This tribal skull...

This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...

Australian born glass artist, Robert Wynne is known for his innovative techniques and unique approach to glassblowing. Like this stunning vase, his work often features vibrant colors...

Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Scoop, Solomon Islands A small scoop in the shape of a whale, with three rows of inlaid notched shell triangles and three circular shell eyes. Nice...

A large digging stick used for the ceremony of planting the first yams of the season circa first half of the 20th century, purportedly from the ex-collection of the Children's Museum...

'Vetrograph Emaitille' is a unique artwork by the Australian artist, Anne Clifton. In the artist's own words: "Vetrograph play at the intersection of an intuitive drawing process ...

Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the t...

A Bronze Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’ (‘The Bird’ Edition) Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in ...

Black Nori Grande Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Black Nori Grande marble Block Tray is a limited edition of fifty piec...

Hand Made New Zealand Blackwood / hardwood bowl. a 2.5 inch diameter of the outer rim is a remarkable rough hewn edge, while the inside that dips down to be a bowl or deep plate, is ...

A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fijian Islands of Oceania on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful examp...

'Murrine Quadrants in Gold with Salmon & Primrose' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art and Des...

'Kepler-22b' is a unique glass artwork from the Quiescent Collection by the British artist, Peter Bowles. As explained by the artist: "Quiescent Objects are a new series of works ...

'Trappist-1e' is a unique glass artwork from the Quiescent Collection by the British artist, Peter Bowles. As explained by the artist: "Quiescent Objects are a new series of works...

Handcrafted ceramic candle holder with the candle inside and engraved ram pattern on the body green colour, it is beautiful and luxurious. It can bring warmth to your home interior a...

A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...

Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri DOB: 19/04/1973 Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving DOC:...

Marine opal is a very beautiful decorative object, realized during the 1970s. A very elegant dcorative object depicting an abalone shell realized by Divers from the Pacific. Made...

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Bronze The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used toget...

Wonderful Sculpture by the noted German born Tahitian artist Andreas Dettloff. The sculpture is titled “My Polynesian Heart” and dated 2003. It, or an extremely similar one is depict...

Contemporary Bronze Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Bronze An antidote to last-minute rummaging, the Ribbon Hook features two protruding bloc...

Unusual dramatic and large ceremonial female figure from New Guinea hand made with carved wood and mixed media.

A tribal kava bowl carved from a single block of hardwood timber. Pacific Islands, early-mid 20C. Stock ref. #3311 In very good order. H: 21.5 x W: 43.5 x D: 43.5 cm H: 8.5 x W...

'Murrine Quadrants in Turquoise & Pale Turquoise III' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art and ...

'Murrine Quadrants in Gold with Salmon & Primrose II' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art and Desi...

'Murrine Quadrants Stoppered Bottle in Grey, Celadon and Pistachio' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College o...

An impressively large jade sculpture for table or desktop. In Māori style from New Zealand, the heavy jade Nephrite slab (also known as “pounamu”)...

Tall elegant tube shell sculpture designed and executed by F. S. Henemader with a dramatic form and striking bleached white color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptura...

Set Of 2 Positive Negative Sculptural Vessels by Karin Amdal One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 13 x W 14 x H 15 cm. Materials: Ceramic/stoneware clay. Pieces are hand-made, one of a kind...

A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and features the head of a crocodi...

An adze is a cutting tool similar to an axe but with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel. Toraja people from Sumatra Island, used for wood carving, were made from nephrite (also known as jade) in the South Island. In the North Island they were commonly made from greywacke or basalt. At the same time on Henderson Island, a small coral island...